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Lee Bell, CPA, ABV, CFF
Shareholder

Lee leads our Business Advisory Group and plays an integral role in the Financial Institution Advisory Group at Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund. He is the shareholder in charge of our Tampa office and serves as a member of the firms executive committee. Lee began his public accounting career in 1991 with an international firm. He regularly works with clients regarding consulting and compliance matters (particularly with financial institutions), private equity matters, mergers and acquisitions, business valuation and litigation support. Lee also actively serves a number of accounting and assurance clients of the firm.

Education

B.B.A. Accounting - Harding University

Florida School of Banking - University of Florida

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant - Florida and Oklahoma

Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)

Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants - West Coast Chapter

Hillsborough County Bar Association - Affiliate Member

Community Affiliations

Goodwill Industries - Suncoast, Inc. - Member, Board of Directors

United Way of Tampa Bay - Audit Committee

University of South Florida - School of Accountancy Advisory Council Member